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Graphic Designer, University Marketing & Communication

PRIMARY DUTY: As the graphic designer, you will assist with the overall creative needs of Northwest Missouri State University. Under direction from the Creative Services Manager, you’ll work collaboratively with the in-house Marketing and Communication department, which offers a creative, fast-paced work environment to create high-quality design and digital materials that align with Northwest’s mission, brand, enrollment and institutional strategic objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Works with key stakeholders to create original print and digital marketing materials that align with the University’s brand standards and strategic objectives
Effectively manages relationships with peers, partners, stakeholders and students
Conceptualizes design layout of finished art for reproduction and coordinates final production of the finished project with printing agencies
Collects accurate bids for printing projects and communicates clearly to clients
Communicates effectively with marketing office and stakeholders regarding project progress and serves as an expert consultant on the printing process and meeting marketing needs with cost-effective collateral
Leads in the creation and maintenance of University graphic standards
Constantly works to stay up to date on design, web design, software, and marketing trends
Prioritizes multiple tasks to meet concurrent deadlines
Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience: Proven experience in graphic design on equipment and software used in the Office of Marketing and Communication; experience with Macintosh computers, InDesign and Photoshop

Skills: Possess excellent written and communication skills; knowledge of Illustrator/Freehand, Adobe Acrobat and Internet applications; strong organizational and problem solving skills

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work in an office environment with the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch break with some night and weekend hours as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May direct or supervise student interns or student employees

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: This position will use the latest computer equipment, printers, and software programs, Mac Computers, Adobe suite, Lightroom

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 8,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 98 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and nearly 100 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or via email at hrwebpg@nwmissouri.edu.

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